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Inca Trail Regulations

Inca Trail regulations are based on strict statements that all tourist must comply. These
regulations were made in order to protect the environment and reduce
deterioration of the place because of the excessive visits.

Important

Document given by the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary Management Unit (UGM) is
the only one that assures the payment for Right of Use of the Network of Inca
Trails and also it includes the entrance to Machu Picchu. This payment will not
be repayable under any circumstance.

We recommend making reservations in advance because there are a limit number of
persons on the Inca Trail. (500 per day including trekkers, guides, assistant
guides, cooks and porters)

Recognized by UNESCO as the World Heritage Cultural and
Natural. There are three routs to Machu Picchu: Classic Inca Trail which is
4d/3n, the Sacred Inca Trail 2d/1n and the Salkantay Alternate Trek which is the
longest of the three.

Inca Trail is based on strict regulations that all tourist must comply. These
regulations were made in order to protect the environment and reduce
deterioration of the place because of the excessive visits.

Important

Document given by the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary Management Unit (UGM) is
the only one that assures the payment for Right of Use of the Network of Inca
Trails and also it includes the entrance to Machu Picchu. This payment will not
be repayable under any circumstance.

We recommend making reservations in advance because there are a limit number of
persons on the Inca Trail. (500 per day including trekkers, guides, assistant
guides, cooks and porters)

To confirm the reservation you will need to provide the agency the following
information:
 Complete Name as the passport
 Nationality
 Date of birth
 Passport Number
 100% of payment

People with a valid International Student Identification Card will be considered
as a student, they will have a discount on the Use of the Network of Inca Trails
entrance fee.

Prohibitions

It is forbidden to walk for the Inca Trail Network between 19:00 and 5:30.

It is forbidden to extract, acquisition and destruction of any species of flora
and fauna in the area.

Do not throw trash on the road.

You can not bring radios or speakers, or should make sounds that alter the
environment.

About your health
Altitude sickness is due to lack of oxygen; some of the symptoms are headache,
nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, dizziness. That is why is recommended
drinking coca tea is, it will helps you to avoid altitude sickness and avoid
alcohol and cigarettes.